The Walpolean

When Gale Davis sent this she indicated that she wan’t sure if it should go to Chuck or to me.  For future reference, you can send just to me because Sue is keeping him busy packing boxes. – Lil

Soft ice cream (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Real Twist Soft Serve Ice Cream stand in Walpole, NH will hold its next Classic Car Cruise Night, weather permitting, on Sunday, June 16th, from 5 till dark. Here’s a chance for the whole family to enjoy a Sunday evening looking at old and antique cars, while enjoying a soft serve ice cream or frozen yogurt. There will be live music by Doc Vinnie Dibernardo (vet on-call duties permitting). Anyone who brings his classic car to show will get a free regular sized sundae. Everyone visiting can get free jimmies, diptop or flavorburst with any cup or cone. Make sure to enter the drawing for gift certificates to the Real Twist or Real to Reel!

The Real Twist is located next to Real to Reel Video at the North Meadow Plaza in Walpole. It is open noon – 9 PM, seven days a week. Enjoy your ice cream outside, in the lovely garden, or under the porch.

Future 2013 Season Cruise Nights are scheduled for, July 14^th, August 11^th ,  and September 1^st . See you there!

Meeting Waters YMCA’s popular and respected after-school program will serve the three Walpole schools starting on the first day of the 2013-14 school year. ASPIRE (which stands for After-School Program for Inspiration, Recreation and Education) has served thousands of youth and parents over the past 15 years at program sites up and down the Vermont side of the Connecticut River.

Since its founding in 1895, Meeting Waters YMCA has been responding to community needs in the Fall Mountain, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro and Springfield regions with high-quality programs, according to Executive Director Steve Fortier. “As an example, we created ASPIRE in 1998 as a response to a call-to-action by the Superintendent of the Windham Northeast schools,” said Fortier. “He was pointing out that schools need partners to develop thriving young people. We responded with ASPIRE. A few months later, the leaders of the Brattleboro School District called us because they had the same need and they were hearing a lot of positive feedback about our program up north. Hard to believe, but that was 15 years ago, now.”

Fortier says the process of getting ASPIRE into the Walpole Schools has taken several months and involved input from many people. “We’re always thinking about how our resources can strengthen the foundations of community. We’ve kept the Fall Mountain elementary school principals informed about our ASPIRE program over the years,” Fortier adds. “A forum held last fall in Walpole on challenges facing local youth and families gave us a big push. The program develops 36 of the 40 ‘Developmental Assets’ Sam (principal) and Glen (guidance counselor) talked about as being key to all kids thriving academically, socially, physically and emotionally. We followed up with them after that forum and talked about how ASPIRE is far more than child care for working parents. It is a powerful youth development program that happens to also be of great value to working parents.”

Sam Jacobs, Principal of the Walpole schools also sees great value in the new partnership. “I’m well aware of the good work of the Meeting Waters YMCA and their commitment to the Developmental Assets model of youth development that we use at the Walpole Schools,” said Jacobs. “So, we are delighted for this new partnership between our two organizations. I feel it will benefit our kids, our families and the larger Walpole community.”

Thank you, Misty Bushee for sending these minutes on after they had been reviewed and approved by the board – Lil

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Board Meeting – FMRHS Library

Monday, May 13, 2013

6:30 PM

Chair Henry called the meeting to order in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library at 6:30 PM. In attendance were Andy Collins, John Streeter, Lil DeCoste, James Elsesser, Linda Christie and Gabe St. Pierre. Also in attendance were Debra Livingston, Lori Landry and Jamie Teague.

Motion:  (Elsesser/Streeter) to approve the minutes of the April 29, 2013 Public Session. Passed-Unanimous

Motion:  (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the minutes of the April 29, 2013 Non-Public Session. Passed-Unanimous

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/ PUBLIC INPUT

Sean Kelly, Student Representative stated that fellow students were looking forward to the end of the school year. He also commented that the senior class trip is coming up and that Prom was a huge success. Mr. Kelly thanked the board and the IT Department for the Chrome update, and stated that it is working great. 

Bill Ranauro, Teacher Representative gave a brief update on the happenings around the district. Nancy Leclair’s North Walpole School class visited McAuliffe Discovery Center, funded by the FMEEA. The students enjoyed themselves and learned a lot. Sue Rondeau’s classroom in Acworth has been working in the gardens and are preparing for the upcoming NECAPS. Jean Kobeski’s North Walpole class recently attended the Mill Yard Museum.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Livingston reported that Tom Ronning, Chris Young and Katie Harmon gave a presentation at Southern New Hampshire University on the Teacher Evaluation Model. Dr. Livingston commended them stating that they did a wonderful job.

Dr. Livingston reported that this morning, Karen Brown, along with three of her students represented Walpole Elementary, Vilas Middle School and Charlestown Middle Schools in Manchester during a Women in STEM event. They presented their products from a manufacturing unit that was developed in conjunction with Whelen Engineering in Charlestown, NH.

Lynne Phillips notified the board that FMRSD has been awarded a $25,000 prize for the next three years for a “Website Makeover” from Schoolwires.  When asked what happens after the three-year term, Ms. Phillips explained that the fee would be able to be applied to e-rate funding. We will own our data and will be able to move it as we see fit.

OLD BUSINESS

Gabe St. Pierre reported that he attended a RVTC presentation. He commented that it went very well and he is looking forward to working with them in the future.

John Streeter reported that the Policy Committee met and that some revised policies were being brought forward this evening.

The board discussed who would be attending some of the upcoming events around the district.

A discussion ensued in regards to the Board Beliefs and Vision.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Elsesser) to table the FMRSD Beliefs for the upcoming May 23^rd board workshop. Passed-   Unanimous

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to table the FMRSD Beliefs and Vision and further discuss at the May 23^rd Board Workshop. Passed-Unanious

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Elsesser/Collins) to approve the FMRSD Master Plan for Professional Development. Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (Elsesser/Streeter) to accept the donation of choral risers from the Feminine Tone Women’s Chorus. Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve conditional contracts for Kevin Hicks and Lynda Chandler, Middle School Summer School. Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (Streeter/St. Pierre) to approve the following for co-curricular contracts for:

Mark Ferenc – Girls Soccer Vilas

Greg Amend -Boys Soccer Vilas

Ed Evensen -Volleyball Vilas

Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve a conditional contract for Kate Boardman, Permanent District

Substitute, effective May 14, 2013. Passed-Unanimous

Motion:  (St. Pierre/DeCoste to accept the retirement of Marjory Bissette, District Psychologist and Jennifer Rock, FMRHS Front Door Monitor, effective at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year.  Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve unpaid leave for Jennifer Aiken, Vilas Library Assistant and Roger Wilbur, District Bus Driver. (Gabe/John) Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (St. Pierre/Elsesser) to accept the resignations of Breien Milton, District Student Services Counselor; Maricel Lucero, FMRHS Music Teacher effective at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year; Michelle Cousino, FMRHS paraprofessional, effective May 1, 2013 and Jack Yukica, FMRHS Science Teacher, effective May 24, 2013.

Motion: (Streeter/St. Pieere) to table until after non-public session. Passed-Unanimous

Motion:  (Streeter/Elsesser) to approve amended policy KFA-Public & Media Conduct on School Property for first reading. Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (Streetre/Elsesser) to approve amended policy EBCA-Emergency Plans for first reading. Passed-Unanimous

Motion: (Streeter/Elsesser) to approve amended policy EBCC-Bomb Threats for first reading. Passed-Unanimous

A brief conversation ensued regarding some of the language in this policy.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve new policy JJC-The Use of School Provided Web Enabled Devices for first reading.

After a brief discussion the board voted to table the policy for first reading until after they have had the opportunity to review the regulations.

Motion:  (St. Pierre/Collins) to table the JJC-The Use of Web Enable Devices for first reading.

The regulations will be brought forward at the next school board meeting on the 28^th.

OTHER

Chris Young requested that the teachers be present for the presentation on the Teacher Evaluation Model.

The next board workshop is scheduled for Thursday, May 23^rd at 5: 00 PM in the FMRHS Library.

Motion:  (Streeter/St. Pierre) to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A: 3 (a)

After an affirmative roll call vote the board entered into non-public session at 7:34 PM.

The board resumed public session at 8:02 PM.

Motion:  (Streeter/Christie) to accept the resignations of Breien Milton, District Student Services Counselor; Maricel Lucero, FMRHS Music Teacher effective at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year; Michelle Cousino, FMRHS paraprofessional, effective May 1, 2013 and Jack Yukica, FMRHS Science Teacher, effective May 24, 2013. Passed-Unanimous

Motion:  (Elsesser/Streeter) to adjourn the meeting.

Hearing nothing further, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk

“Did You Know” messages are sent from FMRHS to better communicate what is happening at our high school.  As a school board member I have enjoyed them very much and want to share them with you.  I find them short and sweet and yet very informative. Thank you Principal, Tom Ronning. – Lil

Thank you Regina for getting these minutes to me. – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

MAY 14, 2013

 Presiding:        Robert Miller (Vice-Chair); James Aldrich, Henry Fletcher, Dennis Marcom, Eric Merklein

Alternates:      Steve Dalessio, Ed Potter, Jeff White

Recording:      Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

These Minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the June 11, 2013, meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.  There were seven people present in the audience.

Meeting Opened:  Mr. R. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that meetings are tape recorded therefore asked anyone that wishes to speak to identify themselves.

Roll Call:  Mr. R. Miller noted that Jeffrey Miller (Chair) and Jamie Teague were not present.  Mr. R. Miller called upon Mr. Dalessio to sit on the Board for Mr. J. Miller.  Mrs. Teague is the Selectboard’s representative to the Planning Board therefore an alternate cannot be appointed in her absence.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING on April 9, 2013, and WORKSHOP SESSION on April 23, 2013: 

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the regular PB meeting on April 9, 2013, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Merklein.  With all members in favor, the minutes were approved.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the PB Workshop Session on April 23, 2013, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With all members in favor, the minutes were approved.

PUBLIC HEARING:

B& H Realty:  Mr. R. Miller advised that Mr. Joe DiBernardo, surveyor, was not present.  There was a consensus of the PB members to put this “on-hold” until he arrives.  

NEW BUSINESS:

STEVEN AND ANNETTE GRENIER – Lot Line Adjustment:  Mr. Grenier submitted an application for a Lot Line Adjustment.  He is requesting that 0.4 acres from the property owned by Elizabeth A. & Deborah L. Kubik be adjusted to the Grenier property.  Originally the Grenier lot was subdivided off the Kubik lot.  This will straighten out the boundary between the two properties.  The Kubik property has frontage on County Road and the Grenier property has frontage on Meeting House Road.  This is in the Residential Zone.

Mr. Aldrich moved to schedule this application, as submitted by Steven and Annette Grenier, for a Public Hearing for the June 11, 2013, PB meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Marcom.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

HUNTINGTON REALTY OF WALPOLE, LLC – Site Plan Review:  Mr. Randall Walter was representing Huntington Realty of Walpole, LLC who submitted an application for a Site Plan Review for their property located at 9 Edwards Lane where the Walpole Scoop Shop is located.  This is the continuation of the discussion on the development of that building that was started in 2010.  They are now in negotiations with a second tenant for a sandwich shop that will be locally operated.  It will be compatible with Dave Westover’s business.  Some exterior up-dates to the façade of the building will be made and they will be connecting to the Town sewer.  The building is 40’ x 60’; 60% is the scoop shop.

There is about 7,500 square feet of undeveloped space.  There will be some common areas for the rest rooms, hallway and janitorial supplies.  They are developing a porch, timber architecture, on the north side to protect a second entry but it will be less than 20,000 square feet of disturbance of the site.  They would like to continue where they left off in 2010.  They have a Special Exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment for parking in the Agriculture Zone.  The parking that was already accepted, 10,100 square feet, would be more than adequate at this time even for the second use.  It would allow them to develop another 25 parking spaces but that would be done gradually.  In 2010 there was mention of a timber pavilion to be constructed to the East however they have not yet done this.  The footprint of the scoop shop will not be increased.  Mr. R. Miller read from the section pertaining to Expedited Site Plan Review Procedures.  It seems clear that they will be following these Criteria.

Mr. Aldrich moved to schedule a Public Hearing on June 11, 2013, for Huntington Realty of Walpole, LLC.  Seconded by Mr. Fletcher.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Mr. R. Miller called this Public Hearing to order at 7:19 PM.

B & H Realty:  Subdivision of one lot into three lots at 10 Lanbro Lane, Tax Map # 001, Lot # 003-003 to be Subdivided into: Lot 1 – 1.36 acres; Lot 2 – 1.45 acres; and Lot 3 – 7.18 acres.  This is in the Industrial Zoning District.  Mr. Bill Ballou, owner of Cold River Bridges, and Mr. Joe DiBernardo, Surveyor from DiBernardo Associates, LLC, were present.  Mr. DiBernardo advised that the Zoning Board of Adjustment had granted a Variance to use a private road for frontage.  He explained the proposal on the plan that is off Industrial Drive.  Lot 3 will include Lanbro Lane.  All three lots meet the requirements for road frontage and lot areas.  Tom Forest from Forest Designs is looking into doing the State permitting for the two smaller lots that are less than five acres.  By subdividing, the three buildings will each be on their separate lot with set-backs.  The Right-of-Way will be put in the Deeds.

Mr. R. Miller closed this Public Hearing at 7:24 PM. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve this Subdivision of one lot into three lots for B & H Realty, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Marcom.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:  There was no New Business to come before this PB meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

Discussion on Planning Board Alternate Members:  The current Alternate Members, Mr. Potter, Mr. White and Mr. Dalessio, indicated that they want to remain on the PB as Alternate members.  Mr. Dalessio was appointed as an Alternate in March of 2012 therefore his three year term will not expire until March 2015.  When the paperwork is completed he will go into the Selectboard office to take the Oath.  Mr. R. Miller recommended that the discussion on the other PB Alternate members be put “on-hold” until next month when Mr. J. Miller will be present.

PLANNING BOARD:

Workshop Session:  There will be a Workshop Session on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Downstairs Office.  Mr. Dalessio requested that the Agenda include the continuation to “Review Amendments to the Site Plan Review”.

Adjournment:  Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Marcom.  With all members in favor, the motion was approved.  The time was 7:32 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Cc:  PB, ZBA, WCC, Town Offices, BOS

Posted:  Town Hall Lobby, Burdick’s Market, Town’s Web Site

Judy Trow from “Our Place” in Bellows Falls asked if I would share these posters with you.  While “Our Place” is located in Bellows FAals, their services benefit North Walpole and Walpole residents as well. – Lil

She is entitled to a much deserved vacation, and now that Janet is back she sent me the minutes from the meeting on May 22nd.  (No meeting was held the previous week.)  Thanks, Janet. – Lil 

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
MAY 22, 2013

Selectboard Present: Chas Street, Whitney Aldrich; (Absent: Jamie Teague)

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with one person present in the audience.
These are unapproved Minutes.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated May 16, 2013, in the amount of $47,727.30, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for Article 4 for the 2013 Ford F550 in the amount of $35,450.00, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated May 24, 2013, in the amount of $506,128.20. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The above amount includes a payment to the Fall Mountain Regional School District in the amount of $483,288.72.

PAYROLL:
Mr. Street moved to approve the payroll voucher summary for checks dated May 17, 2013, for gross wages in the amount of $17,648.02. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,061.85. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the payroll summary register for checks dated May 08, 2013, for gross wages in the amount of $17,602.48. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,972.30. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the payroll summary register for checks dated May 24, 2013, for gross wages in the amount of $18,103.05. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,177.56. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 2, 2013: There was a consensus to table the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of the May 2, 2013, as a quorum was not present.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1 – May 2, 2013: There was a consensus to table the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1, of May 2, 2013, as a quorum was not present.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – May 2, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of May 2, 2013, as printed. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 9, 2013: There was a consensus to table the Selectboard Minutes of the May 9, 2013, meeting, as a quorum was not present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed the following meeting minutes:
 Conservation Commission – May 6, 2013;
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – May 14, 2013; and
 Zoning Board of Adjustment – May 15, 2013.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:
RICCI, March Hill, Map & Lot # 009-012-2-1: Mr. Street moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Cut # 13-461-04-T, for Chris Ricci, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
WINDGATE WOODLANDS ASSOCIATES, Priest Road, Map & Lot # 003-003-000: Mr. Street moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Cut # 13-461-05-T, for Windgate Woodlands Associates, LLP, as submitted. Access to Priest Road will be from Whipple Hill Road. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:
BEERS, Sandhill Heights, Map & Lot # 012-044-001: Mr. Street moved to grant Building Permit No. 2013-13 for Lee Beers to “Construct a 24’ Above Ground Swimming Pool” at 126 Sandhill Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
BILODEAU, Scovill Road, Map & Lot # 003-079-000: Mr. Street moved to grant Building Permit No. 2013-14 for Richard Bilodeau, Sr. and Gloria Beauregard to “Construct a 66’ x 30’ 1 Story Garage” at 36 Scovill Road. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
MDB HOLDINGS, INC., Pinnacle Lane, Map & Lot # 012-011-000: Mr. Street moved to grant Building Permit No. 2013-15 for MDB Holdings, LLC to “Complete construction (insulate/finish) the existing 100’ x 50’ Building” at 19 Pinnacle Lane, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SNIDE, Ramsay Hill Road, Map & Lot # 009-003-000: Mr. Street moved to grant Building Permit No. 2013-16 for Snide Revocable Trust / Elizabeth & P. Michael Snide to “Construct a 20’ x 16’ 1 Story Pool House” at 84 Ramsay Hill, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WARRANTS:
PROPERTY TAX: Spring, 2013 Tax Warrant: Mr. Street moved to approve the Tax Collector’s Warrant for Property Tax Levy in the amount of $4,618,501.00, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
WATER: Walpole Water Fees: Mr. Street moved to approve the Walpole Warrant For The Collection of Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $69,557.04, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SEWER: Walpole Sewer Fees: Mr. Street moved to approve the Walpole Warrant For The Collection of Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $39,510.11, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SEWER: North Walpole Sewer Fees: Mr. Street moved to approve the Walpole Warrant For The Collection of North Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $35,343.85, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS:
WATER AND SEWER: Madden, Old North Main, Map & Lot # 021-038-000: Mr. Street moved that the Abatement for Water and Sewer for Victoria Madden at 16 Old North Main Street in the amount of $207.32 for Water and $180.32 for Sewer be approved as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

REFUNDS:
Central Mortgage Co., Map & Lot # 018-015-000: Mr. Street moved to grant the Property Tax Refund for the Central Mortgage Company at 15 Hillside Acres in the amount of $2,380.00, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
Letter from Sandy Smith: Mr. Street moved to acknowledge the letter from Sandy Smith and to approve that Meghan Hansson be hired as the Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Planning Board Appointment: Mr. Street moved to approve that Steven Dalessio be officially appointed as an Alternate member of the Planning Board until March 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Thank You Letters: Acknowledgement was made of Thank You letters from The Community Kitchen and the Fall Mountain Food Shelf for the Town’s donations.
Road Scholar Program Award: The Selectboard received a letter from the University of New Hampshire to advise that Ralph Campbell has achieved the status of Roads Scholar One. A copy will be put in his personnel file.
Hubbell Fields: The Selectboard received an email from Hubbell Fields who works on the Community Development team at Wells Fargo. This was put “on-hold” until a full Selectboard is present.

OLD BUSINESS:
Walpole Players Improvements Letter: A letter was received from Ray Boas, President of The Walpole Players, explaining the improvements they would like to make relative to the lighting and to replace the “temporary” black cloth with a finished matching look to the rest of the second floor.
Mr. Street moved to accept the funding for materials and labor provided by The Walpole Players to improve the stage lighting and light bar as well as replacing the “temporary” black cloth with a finished
matching look to the rest of the second floor. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Street moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 4:03 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 4:15 PM. No announcements were made.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING: Mr. Street moved to recess the Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING (Continued)
Mr. Aldrich called this recessed Selectboard meeting back to order at 4:23 PM.
Next Selectboard Meeting: There was a consensus of the Selectboard to schedule the next meeting on Thursday, May 30th at 3:00 PM.

Adjournment:
Mr. Street moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 4:26 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
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Jamie J. Teague, Chair
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Chas G. Street
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Whitney R. Aldrich
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections, if necessary, will be found in the Minutes of the May 30, 2013, Selectboard meeting.)

Once again, some odds and ends picked up from Facebook, the internet or the old-fashioned grapevine – Lil

• Pam and David Howard have 2 tickets for the Red Sox game this Thursday.  They can’t use them but if you can, give them a call at Firstday Cottage.
• I regret that I wasn’t timely in posting the Wildflower Walk at Distant Hill Gardens.  They hold this on the first Saturday of each month and June’s walk was yesterday, the 1st.  I recommend the website for information on future walks and so much more!  www.distanthillgardens.org The pictures alone are worth visiting the site.
• “Your Market Need Your Old IThingy” – a catchy title, don’t you think?  In this weeks email from the Walpole Farmers Market they asked, “Can you possibly donate an iPod Touch or iPad you’re no longer using to the market? This would save us a couple hundred bucks that we could put toward other start up costs.”  Now does the title make sense?  If you can help, I’m sure Jill Robinson would love to hear from you.
• I noticed a Facebook post that indicated that the Walpole Pool will be opening on June 21st.  With the weather we had this weekend, it can’t be any too soon!

Mike Tollett wanted to be sure that the community is aware of the accomplishment of these students in our 5th grade classes.  Thanks, Mike for sharing and thanks to the Walpole Police Department for doing this. – Lil

The Walpole Schools 5^th grade classes and the Walpole Police Department would like to announce the 5^th grade D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony which will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2013.  The 5^th grade students of Mrs. Ronning and Mr. Cassarino have worked hard to learn different strategies to live drug-free lives.

The students have completed a 10 week program which included completing a workbook, an essay, and extensive role-playing with officers, on practical ways to resist pressure to experiment with drugs and alcohol. The D.A.R.E. (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) lessons focus on four major areas: providing accurate information about alcohol and drugs, teaching student’s decision making skills, showing them how to resist peer pressure and giving them ideas for alternatives to drug use and violence.

The graduation ceremony is a wonderful time to recognize them for their efforts.

Thank you Mary Schoppmeyer, for alerting us to this Craft Fair. – Lil

St. John’s Episcopal Church will host a Spring Craft Fair at the Walpole Town Hall on Saturday, June 8th, 2013 from 9 AM to 2 PM.

Many local artisans will offer an astonishing array of quality, handmade goods. Enjoy a light lunch and a hot or cold beverage as you browse the booths, and be sure to visit the St. John’s bake sale table for a bread or dessert to accompany your evening meal, or an afternoon cookie snack! The event will be held rain or shine. We’ll see you there!

St. John’s welcomes everyone to its Sunday services. Sunday School begins at 9:45 each week; services begin at 10 AM, followed by coffee hour. Find us on the corner of Westminster and Elm Streets.

For more information about our church, our Spring Craft Fair, our Art After School program, or our outreach efforts, please call the church office at 603-756-4533.